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Generation study reaches 1000th participant milestone at Jessop Wing
Generation study reaches 1000th participant milestone at Jessop Wing
More than 1,000 expectant parents have signed up to a revolutionary genetic study at Jessop Wing which is helping to detect rare genetic illnesses in newborn babies.
The Generation study is being led nationally by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England and aims to screen 100,000 newborn babies in England using a technology called whole genome sequencing for more than 200 rare genetic conditions. If detected early, these conditions, can be treated.
Most babies will not be found to have any of the gene changes known to cause the genetic conditions tested for. However, for the small number of babies who are found to have a rare genetic condition the impact could be life changing.
The long-term study is referenced in the NHS Ten Year Health Plan, and forms part of the Government’s plans to aid earlier detection and identify the potential for universal screening for rare disease at birth. It is open to all expectant parents and families giving birth at Jessop Wing.
To read more, please visit the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals news page.
(January 2026)
Celebrating 20 years of life‑changing health and social care research
It's the NIHR's 20th anniversary! Since 2006 the NIHR have been driving life-changing research for the health and wealth of the nation - funded by the public, for the public.
For NIHR20, we are celebrating the impact the NIHR has made. We will be marking some of our most significant past achievements, reflecting on shared successes with our partners and extraordinary research community, and looking forward to the future.
Further information can be found on the NIHR website.
(January 2026)
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